Goldtown, West Virginia facts for kids
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Goldtown, West Virginia
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 Goldtown, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Goldtown, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1539494 |
Goldtown is a small, unnamed community located in Jackson County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
What is Goldtown?
Goldtown is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger Jackson County government. Think of it like a neighborhood that has a name but isn't a separate city.
Where is Goldtown Located?
You can find Goldtown in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's about 15 miles (or 24 kilometers) south-southeast of a bigger town called Ripley. The community sits at an elevation of about 663 feet (which is about 202 meters) above sea level.
Fun Facts About Goldtown
- Goldtown is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means that during standard time, it's 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-5).
- During Daylight Saving Time, it moves to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is 4 hours behind UTC (UTC-4).
- The area code for phones in Goldtown is 304 or 681.
